Local post processing: about

Introduction

The local post processing allows obtaining results starting from computed values in each nodes of the mesh.

The result can be a graphical representation or only a value computed.

Local post processing available

Locally, the user can post process :

the value of a quantity on a spatial point (session of quantities computation on point)
the value of quantity on several spatial points (2D or 3D spatial curve)
the color shade of a quantity on a spatial support (Isovalues and Isolines)
the vector representation (value and orientation) of a quantity on each nodes of a spatial support (Arrows, Arrows boundary, Arrows path)

Usual quantites

A list of quantities called “usual” is automatically proposed for a local post processing.

This list of quantities changes in function of the studied application.

Two presentations of usual quantities are available:

one for a post processing giving a graphical result (isovalues, isolines, arrows)
one for a post processing giving a no graphical result (point computation, spatial curve)

Non graphical post processing

The presentation of proposed usual quantities for local post processing with a non graphical result (computation point and spatial curve) is presented below:

Element	Function
List of usual quantities	Contains all the exploitable usual quantities. This list is defined and is adapted according to the application studied.
Components list	Contains all the components associated with the selected usual quantity.
Corresponding Flux formulas	Contains all Flux formulas equivalent to the added components.*

Element

Function

List of usual quantities

Contains all the exploitable usual quantities.

This list is defined and is adapted according to the application studied.

Components list

Contains all the components associated with the selected usual quantity.

Corresponding Flux formulas

Contains all Flux formulas equivalent to the added components.*

Note: * If the user wants to compose his own formula (or if the quantity he wishes does not appear in the proposed list) he can do that starting from the formula editor accessible by clicking on f().

Graphical post processing

The presentation of proposed usual quantities for local post processing with a graphical result (isovalues, isolines, arrows) is presented below:

Element	Function
Liste of usual quantities	Contains usual postprocessed quantities. This list is automatically defined according to the application studied
1 global component	Contains only one component corresponding to : the module of the quantity for the representation of isovalues or isolines a vector associated with the quantity for the representation of arrows
Corresponding Flux formula	Contains the generic Flux formula corresponding of the chosen quantity.*

Element

Function

Liste of usual quantities

Contains usual postprocessed quantities.

This list is automatically defined according to the application studied

1 global component

Contains only one component corresponding to :

the module of the quantity for the representation of isovalues or isolines
a vector associated with the quantity for the representation of arrows

Corresponding Flux formula

Contains the generic Flux formula corresponding of the chosen quantity.*

Note: *If the user wants to compose his own formula (or if the quantity he wishes does not appear in the proposed list) he can do that starting from the formula editor accessible by clicking on f().